2011 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2011 Fiat Panda and 2011 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 291 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Panda | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
